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Edgecombe County Board of Elections

The Edgecombe County Board of Elections holds the county's voter roll, takes new registrations and address changes, and runs the elections held in the county.

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Edgecombe County Sheriff's Department

The Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office at 3005 Anaconda Road in Tarboro: criminal investigations, service of civil and criminal process, court security, prisoner transport, animal control, county communications and the detention center.

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Edgecombe Community College

Edgecombe Community College publishes its catalogue, its board minutes and its policies, and the registrar's office handles transcript and enrolment record requests.

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Edgecombe County at a glance

State
North Carolina
County seat
Tarboro
Population
48,900
Area
507 sq mi
Founded
1741
Cities and towns
7

Edgecombe County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Edgecombe County's unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Edgecombe County is supported by municipal police departments, including the Rocky Mount Police Department and the Tarboro Police Department. These agencies are responsible for policing their respective cities and work collaboratively with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and investigations.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Edgecombe County is primarily provided by Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 201 St. Andrew Street, Tarboro, NC 27886. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office website at www.edgecombecountync.gov or by calling.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Edgecombe County are maintained by Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to these records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, under the North Carolina Public Records Law.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Edgecombe County are taken and retained by Edgecombe County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.

The Detention Center is located at 3005 Anaconda Road, Tarboro, NC 27886. You can contact them directly at (252) 641-7936 for assistance or visit the Sheriff's Office website for online inmate search options, if available.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Edgecombe County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Edgecombe County

Old mine sites
15
Still producing
9
Main minerals
construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
11
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
sand pit, quarry
Maps surveyed
1961 to 1981
Records behind them
48 records for 35 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 24 named mine sites inside the county, 15 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 11 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are construction sand and gravel; Limestone, General; Stone, Crushed/Broken.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. No abandoned mine inventory is published online.

Edgecombe County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
North Carolina mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Edgecombe County (24 shown, 11 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Edgecombe County Sheriff or a city police department in Edgecombe County. Ask that agency for its record.

How can I get a criminal background check in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

The North Carolina criminal history record comes from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Fingerprint based Right to Review of your own record using the SBI form Request for Access to Criminal History Record Information; a certified name search of court records in one county costs $25 at the clerk of superior court with Form AOC CR 314. Fee: $14 for a NC state fingerprint based check; $18 for a national fingerprint based check.

How do I look up sex offenders in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Search the North Carolina Sex Offender Registry (State Bureau of Investigation), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Register with the county board of elections or through the North Carolina State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. The regular registration deadline is 25 days before Election Day; same day registration is available at early voting sites during the early voting period, not on Election Day for most voters. Online registration is open only to existing DMV customers with a DMV issued driver's license or ID.

How do I look up property records in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Edgecombe County are kept by the Edgecombe County Register of Deeds. Property values are set by the county tax assessor, and tax bills come from the county tax collector. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Certified birth and death certificates for North Carolina come from the NC Department of Health and Human Services, NC Vital Records. Birth, death and marriage certificates may also be obtained at the Register of Deeds office in the county where the event took place, in most cases the same day. Online, by phone or by mail through VitalChek, the only authorized vendor for a state issued certified birth certificate, or in person at NC Vital Records. Fee: $24 state search fee, which includes one certificate; $15 for each added certificate.

How do I find business license records in Edgecombe County, North Carolina?

Business entity filings are searched with the North Carolina Secretary of State, Business Registration Division. North Carolina has no single generic business license; besides state licenses, a local license may be required for your business.

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